errors in system config. lines 1 & 5

[baffled]

That is what comes up when I boot up,doesn't seem to be a problem "yet",I am not a real wiz at that part of puter,or any part really, but less so there .Any suggestions would be great,thanks for any help.

[richamies]

Have a look in the root of your hard drive for a file called config.sys and paste the contents of the file in this post.
By root I mean C:\ not in any directories(folders) or anything.

[baffled]

As I said I am not a wiz at this,the only thing I can find is a package with what look like gears on it and I can't get a copy of anything off it.

[Underclocked]

Are you running 98? Right click on the config.sys file and open with Notepad. Make sure the little box that says "always open with" is unchecked. Copy and paste your config.sys text to another notepad file and save it as a text file somewhere.
If there is nothing too important in the config.sys file, I would recommend just deleting its contents as 98 doesn't need it to run.

[baffled]

I lost control of computer to my daughter and ended up going to bed.I got some info on finding the stuff I think you guys mean , here is what I got.
DEVICE=D:\PROGRA~1\MACROM~1\N2000.SYS 1950
files=20
buffers=15
REM THE FOLLOWING LINE ADDED BY IntelliFIX 2000
DEVICE=C:\ifix2000\a2000.sys 1950
I am going to reboot and see if I can clarify what is appearing.Well I rebooted about 5 times to write down just what I already have here,I guess I don't understand this stuff yet very well,is there not supposed to be anything written in the config.sys. file.
thanks again for any help and your patience.


[This message has been edited by baffled (edited 03-05-2000).]

[Richard_Cranium72]

How to Edit the Config.sys File in Microsoft Windows98
SUMMARY
This article describes how to edit the Config.sys file in Windows 98.

MORE INFORMATION
To edit the Config.sys file in Windows 98, follow these steps:
Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Information.

On the Tools menu, click System Configuration Utility.

Click the Config.sys tab.
To remove a line from the Config.sys file, click to clear the check box next to the line you want to remove.

To add a new line to the Config.sys file, click New, type the line you want to add, and then press ENTER.

To edit an existing line, click the line you want to edit, and then click Edit.

To move a line up or down in the file, click the line you want to move, and then click either Move Up or Move Down.

When you are finished editing the Config.sys file, click OK.

Quit System Configuration Utility, and then close the Microsoft System Information window.

Restart the computer.

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[baffled]

Thanks for the info,now do I need to do something with those lines or should I leave well enough alone.
Would these errors cause those dreaded blue screens,I have been blessed with a few lately.

[ktwebb]

Easiest way to system editor. Start, Run, and type sysedit. System Editor will open. Once you click on the config.sys window, rem out lines 1 and 5 and reboot. You can use the literal command and type REM in front of those lines or simply type a ; in front of the lines you want to rem out. The next time you reboot, those lines in config.sys will not load into memory. If this does not cause any problems, you can delete them, but rem them out first to see if it causes any problems. If for some reason it does, removing the ; or REM will get you back to where you are now.

[baffled]

I remed out one first and that caused no problems on reboot,have remed out the other but haven't rebooted since,will let you know if there is a prob.Thanks a mill for all of your ideas and info it has helped me get a little more familiar with my addiction.